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A review by jacquelinec
Mistwood by Leah Cypess
4.0
After hearing the comparisons between Mistwood and the likes of Graceling (which I absolutely loved!), I had to check it out for myself. Along with being young adult fantasy novels, the two books share that rare compelling quality. You know, the one that urges you to keep reading and forget everything else until it's finished.
The tale begins quickly and keeps up with the intrigue and action all the way through. There's never a dull moment with this bunch of scheming and mysterious characters that Cypess has created. Isabel is a strong heroine, both mentally and physically. She's incredibly adept at outwitting and/or out-fighting her enemies and she has to be, with the maneuvering that her foes are capable of. The secondary characters that Cypess has created are just as intriguing. One of the best things about the story is that Isabel's opponents are numerous and often mysterious. Even the most seemingly genuine characters at times appear as if they have something to hide. Loyalties seem to shift endlessly, including Isabel's. Her legendary powers and history make her formidable but, we find, she is not infallible. Her struggle to stay ahead of the game is fascinating...
To continue reading this review, visit my blog The Eclectic Book Lover.
The tale begins quickly and keeps up with the intrigue and action all the way through. There's never a dull moment with this bunch of scheming and mysterious characters that Cypess has created. Isabel is a strong heroine, both mentally and physically. She's incredibly adept at outwitting and/or out-fighting her enemies and she has to be, with the maneuvering that her foes are capable of. The secondary characters that Cypess has created are just as intriguing. One of the best things about the story is that Isabel's opponents are numerous and often mysterious. Even the most seemingly genuine characters at times appear as if they have something to hide. Loyalties seem to shift endlessly, including Isabel's. Her legendary powers and history make her formidable but, we find, she is not infallible. Her struggle to stay ahead of the game is fascinating...
To continue reading this review, visit my blog The Eclectic Book Lover.